Groundsperson/ Gardener
Rate: £13.69 p/h
Hours: 37 hpw
Key Duties:
-Responsible for the maintenance and housekeeping duties of Golf Courses, Cemeteries, Parks, Playing Fields, Landscaped areas and Open Spaces in accordance with Guidelines and standards, including the supervision of other staff as appropriate to scale, including deputising for the Chargehand as required and as directed. Answering Customer enquiries and delivery of information as required
-Safe, effective and appropriate use and daily maintenance (inspection, fuel, oil, fault reporting) of grounds maintenance equipment and machinery in line with Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
-Mobile grass cutting operations. Soil cultivation, fertilizing, site preparation and construction labouring. Horticultural operations such as the planting of trees, shrubs perennials, annuals and bulbs as directed.
-Driving large agricultural tractors and articulated vehicles e.g. van and trailer, as and when required
-Hedge-cutting and trimming operations, clearing leaves and litter. Simple pruning to trees, shrubs and perennials and the handling and application of chemical sprays as directed.
-Maintaining all records relevant to the post and undertaking of all duties in accordance with all Health and Safety Policies and Procedures including Risk Assessment, Manual Handling, PPE, CoSHH etc., and participation in all relevant Training programmes.
-Ensure compliance with policies and procedures and operate within the highest standards of management and personal behaviour, which reflect the core values and behaviours of the organisation.
-Promote equality of opportunity and access in service delivery and in the employment of staff through the mainstreaming of equality
Essential Criteria:
-Two years’ employment experience in a horticulture and grounds maintenance environment in at least one of the following areas:-
- Sports Pitch Maintenance (grass)
- Cemetery Maintenance
- Golf course Maintenance
- Horticultural Maintenance (Floral)
-Demonstrate a good understanding of Grounds
-Awareness of Health & Safety issues
-Hold a full UK Driving license
Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation.
Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.